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Great options include: Shift dresses , which fall straight and dont cling to the waistline Wrap dresses , especially with diagonal lines or ruching, which visually elongate the torso Empire waist or low-belted dresses , which sit lower than the natural waist to balance the proportions Avoid styles with thick waistbands , high belts , or clearly marked waist seams that highlight the torso's short length